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[Ringing Cedars]

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now that's earthy:H

[mama bear]

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morning gang..I am here!!!!!

[NoraC]

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Morning all. I guess Fen is off cheese touring. :H

[Mish]

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Morning all...Gorgeous sunny morning here and Saturday once more. Hope Fen gets back with the cheese soon. Some nice goat cheese melted over toast would be a great start to the day.
My haggis has defrosted overnight and will be cooked this afternoon. I've prepared the tatties with roasted garlic but not done the neeps yet. I prefer swede to turnip. I have a lovely piece of brocoli to steam as well. Looking forward to traditional Scottish fare tonight...yum.
I have plans for this morning, if my friend is well enough, then an afternoon at home with my little weiro (who hates me going out). I hope your Saturday brings peace and joy my beloved friends.

[Mish]

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:happy: A highly productive morning out and about :racer:
And now the haggis is rotating happily in its pot, the broccoli and carrots are steamed and the 'neeps are about ready to be mashed. Tatties all done. Gonna be a feast tonight for all who want to join me...

[Ringing Cedars]

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Sounds interesting Mish. I'm always game for something new. May I have a doggie bag for the road please??
Hope you had a blast yesterday Fennel and Mrs. Fennel.
Have a great day friends!

[fennel]

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Ringing Cedars;998126 wrote: Sounds interesting Mish. I'm always game for something new. May I have a doggie bag for the road please??
Hope you had a blast yesterday Fennel and Mrs. Fennel.
Have a great day friends!

Oh my gosh, we had a GREAT day, R.C.!

I'm going to get all my pics together and post them here. I kept Nora updated yesterday. Cheese plants are AWESOME!

Unfortunately, I have consumed way more than the FDA recommended daily allowance of cheese. I even consumed some of the most aged limburger they had- I got really competitive, because so many people were afraid to try it. The panty-waists! As a result, I had the unmistakable bacteria flavor in my mouth for hours after. Hopefully, my body will readjust this weekend. :h

[fennel]

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Mish, unfortunately, there was no goat cheese to be had in these factories. They specialized in Swiss, Baby Swiss, Limburger, Emmenthaler, Gruyere, and Raclette.

Wow...it was an amazing tour!

[NoraC]

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:H:H:H:H:H:H

Fen - I'm laughing my head off at you! You had to show off & try the cheese didn't you? Do you still have that taste in your mouth?
I absolutely loved all the pics you sent me. I kept sneaking my phone out at work to take a look!! If I had been at home, I would have started posting them as they came in.

[fennel]

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NoraC;998253 wrote: :H:H:H:H:

Fen - I'm laughing my head off at you! You had to show off & try the cheese didn't you? Do you still have that taste in your mouth?
I absolutely loved all the pics you sent me. I kept sneaking my phone out at work to take a look!! If I had been at home, I would have started posting them as they came in.

Fortunately, the unmistakable "Limburger" taste has subsided! :H The plant that makes it is the ONLY Limburger plant in the U.S.!

I even had some for lunch. The guy next to me didn't have any, so I had to show him how extreme I was, lol. Honestly, though...the taste is still rancid, but somewhat milder than the pungent aroma. My dad loved that cheese. In the old days, it was a "working man's" cheese, and it was believed to keep one healthy. Probably because nobody could come near you to contaminate you with their viruses! :H

[NoraC]

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fennel;998262 wrote: Probably because nobody could come near you to contaminate you with their viruses! :H

:H:H:H

[fennel]

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Limburger Cheese, History of Limburger Cheese, Limburger Sandwich Recipem How To Make A Limburger Sandwich

[NoraC]

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Oh my gosh! I don't want a limburger sandwich for lunch today. Is that the lunch special today Fen?

[fennel]

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NoraC;998292 wrote: Oh my gosh! I don't want a limburger sandwich for lunch today. Is that the lunch special today Fen?

Now, Nora...let's keep an open mind here! It just so happens that I did pick up a *small* block of limburger to use back at the truck. Keep in mind it's many health benefits. I have an onion, brown mustard, and a loaf of rye...I can fix you up a traditional limburger sandwich right now!

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[fennel]

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Fennel's Cheese Plant Tour

The tour started at "Chalet" Cheese plant in Monroe, WI.



In WI, you must have a year and a half of intensive instruction to become a Master Cheese-maker. You can only make and sell cheese here if you are a Master Cheese-maker- this is why my state reigns supreme in cheese quality.

Here is Chalet's Master Cheese-maker, Myron Olson, showing off the fine cheeses he creates.



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